As the global logistics map rapidly evolves, Central Asia has emerged as one of the fastest-growing air cargo regions in the world. Positioned at the crossroads of East and West, this land-linked region has transformed into a critical link in Eurasian trade — and the Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #2 is both a reflection of and a catalyst for that transformation.
With over 40 airlines, cargo operators, tech innovators, and policy leaders joining in Tashkent this September, the Summit will bring the region’s momentum into sharp focus — and help shape the next phase of its development.
Quantitative & Qualitative Growth (2022–2025)
Cargo Volume Surge
- Uzbekistan more than doubled its air cargo volume from 2020 (40,000 t) to 2024 (85,000 t), with projections of 120,000 t capacity by late 2025 thanks to the expansion of Tashkent International Airport’s new cargo complex.
- Kazakhstan, the region’s largest market by volume, handled 92,600 t in 2023 and continues to attract transit cargo due to rerouted flows from Russian airspace and excellent geographic position.
- Kyrgyzstan saw explosive growth: air cargo increased nearly 40-fold between 2022 and 2024, driven by transit demand and re-export flows.
Airline Expansion & Fleet Modernization
- My Freighter and Centrum Air (Uzbekistan-based) added over 20 widebody freighters and passenger aircraft since 2022, expanding reach to 20+ international destinations.
- Uzbekistan Airways modernized its cargo fleet, transporting 59,276 t of goods in 2024 — a 22% YoY increase.
- New private airlines like Air Samarkand, Alpha Sky, and Altair Airlines are helping diversify the market, signaling growing liberalization and competition.
Infrastructure & Policy
- Tashkent’s state-of-the-art cargo terminal, opened in 2024, quadrupled handling capacity and is now one of the largest in Central Asia.
- Navoi International Airport operates in partnership with Korean Air Cargo, with a throughput capacity of 100,000 t/year.
- Free Economic Zones and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are enabling long-term investment in warehousing, ground logistics, and customs streamlining.
Why the Summit Matters
The Central Asia Air Cargo Summit #2 isn’t just a forum for dialogue — it’s a driver of development, enabling:
Direct access to airline executives and route planners
On-site bilateral business meetings and dealmaking
Industry-wide strategy alignment across airlines, airports, tech, and investors
Showcases of cutting-edge innovations from global and local startups
A behind-the-scenes tour of Tashkent’s new cargo terminal
Participating Airlines Include:
Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Cargo, Saudia Cargo, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Lufthansa Cargo, LOT Cargo, FedEx/TNT, DHL Global Forwarding, Atlas Air, My Freighter, Vietjet Qazaqstan, Silk Way West Airlines, Air Samarkand, Centrum Air, Sky KG, Alpha Sky, Flynas, Fly Khiva, SCAT Airlines, and more.
Be Part of the Region’s Transformation
The Summit is more than an event — it is the epicenter of Central Asia’s air cargo transformation, connecting stakeholders across:
> Europe–Asia supply chains
> E-commerce and express logistics
> Transit and multimodal development
> Infrastructure investment and innovation
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
September 23–24, 2025
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Join us at the heart of Eurasia’s new cargo corridor. Help shape the future — and do business where the future is being built.
